Gallbladder removal and your hormones
Living without a gallbladder can cause a few hormonal upsets that may make life harder over the years, including leaving too much oestrogen in your blood.
Aunt Vadge: sore clitoris after fingering, but four days later it’s not better
A 19-year-old has a sore clitoris a week after being fingered by her boyfriend, but it should have healed by now. What's wrong, and what can she do about it?
Aunt Vadge: why is my vagina suddenly black?
A 19-year-old has discovered that her vulva/vagina has suddenly turned black, and what to do about it.
Aunt Vadge: transparent bubbly liquid coming out of my vagina
A 19-year-old was fingered by her boyfriend, and now has transparent bubbly liquid coming out of her vagina when she gets turned on. Why?
Aunt Vadge: what’s wrong with my vagina?
She has a mysterious set of infection symptoms, while also suffering malnutrition over a long period of time. We discuss her best bets.
Aunt Vadge: is my vagina too short?
A 15-year-old is worried that she has a short vagina, and when she tries to have sex with her new guy, who has a 7-inch penis, it will hurt.
Aunt Vadge: my period just stopped after two years
A 13-year-old has had her period for two years, but the last three months, it hasn't shown up at all. She's not sure why, as she can't be pregnant.
Aunt Vadge: on patch, but period is two days late
A 20-year-old is on the patch, but her period is late and she's not sure why. Is she pregnant, or is something else going on? We discuss.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
Using yoghurt for vulvovaginal health – it has to be alive!
If you are going to use yoghurt vaginally, it must be alive to work! Using any old yoghurt isn't going to have much effect as it does not contain live bacteria.
Using manuka honey for vulvovaginal infections
Manuka honey has some unique qualities that can make it an effective treatment for vulvovaginal infections, including BV and yeast infections.
Secnidazole (Solosec) for BV
Secnidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections, including BV. It has about the same rate of cure as metronidazole.
Aunt Vadge: I made him change the condom three times – can I still be pregnant?
A 16-year-old has had first-time sex and as a precaution, made her boyfriend change the condom three times, and pull out really early. Is she pregnant?
Aunt Vadge: we used a condom, but I was ovulating – can I be pregnant?
A 16-year-old is worried that even though they used a condom and he ejaculated outside of her body, she may still be pregnant.
Aunt Vadge: lots of yellow discharge – is it yeast?
A 19-year-old has yellow discharge, and sometimes lots of white discharge, and she's not sure what's normal and if it could be a yeast infection.
Aunt Vadge: we were rough for my first time and I bled
A 16-year-old has had sex for the first time with her boyfriend, and they went a little too hard, and now she's got a bit of bleeding happening.
Aunt Vadge: sex really hurts – why?
Her boyfriend is well-endowed, and first-time sex has been really painful. She's wondering what's going on, and why all her friends can do it but she can't.
Aunt Vadge: we used a condom, I had my period, could I be pregnant?
A 16-year-old and her boyfriend had sex with a condom, but she's not sure if she could be pregnant, or if she is worrying unnecessarily.